YEREVAN: An Omani delegation headed by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with the Armenian delegation led by His Excellency Vahan Kostanyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Yerevan. The consultations focused on reviewing the current state of bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities to further strengthen relations across a wide range of sectors. Both sides expressed their commitment to enhancing ties through diplomatic engagement and mutual support in international forums.
During the talks, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa conveyed Oman’s appreciation for Armenia’s recent decision to open a resident embassy in Muscat and to exempt Omani citizens from tourist visa requirements. In return, he announced the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to include Armenian citizens in the list of nationalities exempt from entry visas to Oman. These reciprocal measures are expected to facilitate greater people-to-people contact, boost tourism, and encourage economic cooperation between the two nations.
The discussions also touched on avenues for expanding collaboration in trade, investment, education, culture, and technology. Both sides emphasized the importance of leveraging each country’s unique strengths to create sustainable partnerships that can deliver long-term benefits. They highlighted the role of direct communication between governmental bodies, as well as the private sector, in translating political goodwill into tangible projects. Special attention was given to identifying priority sectors where immediate progress can be made, including tourism development, cultural exchange programs, and mutual support in international organizations.
In addition to bilateral matters, the two delegations exchanged views on a range of pressing regional and global issues of mutual concern. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and constructive dialogue in addressing geopolitical challenges. Both sides agreed to continue consultations at various levels and to maintain momentum in advancing cooperation initiatives. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with a mutual understanding that strengthened Oman-Armenia relations will serve as a foundation for greater political, economic, and cultural connectivity in the years ahead.
